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A PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF
KSITIGARBHA
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The Bodhisattva is shown seated on a double lotus base, holding a
jewel on his left hand. He wears a five-peak crown incised in the
centre with the character fo and a cape suspending a ruyi-shaped
pendant. The stone is of an even pale celadon tone with some
russet inclusions.
5 in. (15 cm.) high, stand, box
HK$700,000-900,000 US$91,000-120,000
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